5) There is much talk these days about the economy. We would like to obtain some general information about how you feel about economic conditions. Do you feel your money situation has gotten better, gotten worse, or stayed the same? (DECECO)

10) Please indicate whether you strongly disagree, somewhat disagree, are uncertain, somewhat agree, or strongly agree. -- The government should do whatever is necessary to end unemployment. (WHATEVER)

11) Please indicate whether you strongly disagree, somewhat disagree, are uncertain, somewhat agree, or strongly agree. -- The solution to the problem of unemployment is best left to the private businessman. (PRIVATE)

12) Please indicate whether you strongly disagree, somewhat disagree, are uncertain, somewhat agree, or strongly agree. -- In spite of what some people say, the lot of the average man is getting worse. (WORSE)

13) Please indicate whether you strongly disagree, somewhat disagree, are uncertain, somewhat agree, or strongly agree. -- It's hardly fair to bring children into the world with the way things look for the future. (FUTURE)

30) Please indicate whether you strongly disagree, somewhat disagree, are uncertain, somewhat agree, or strongly agree. -- The police should be free to use more force to catch suspected lawbreakers. (POLFORCE)

35) Please indicate whether you strongly disagree, somewhat disagree, are uncertain, somewhat agree, or strongly agree. -- The government in Washington ought to reduce the income differences between the rich and poor. (EQWLTHY)

37) Please indicate whether you strongly disagree, somewhat disagree, are uncertain, somewhat agree, or strongly agree. -- When a policeman does something wrong, the other police will try to cover it up. (POLCOVER)

38) Please indicate whether you strongly disagree, somewhat disagree, are uncertain, somewhat agree, or strongly agree. -- There are a number of groups of people in America today that are trying to destroy traditional way of life. (DESTRADI)

43) Who would best serve as Congressman from your district--the Republican Ralph Van Natta, or the Democrat Phil Sharp, in the 2nd district, or the Republican Dan Burton or the Democrat George Grabinowski in the 6th district? (VOTEHOUS)

48) The following are 8 possible concerns of people in America today. Please indicate how important each is to you. -- Insuring the rights of people to say what they want, or freedom of speech (PROBSPK)

54) I will read a pair of statements. Please choose the one statement which comes closest to your opinion. -- Statement 1: There's very little we can do to bring about a permanent world peace OR Statement 2: A lasting world peace can be achieved by those of us who work toward it (POW1)

TOTAL

%

1) There's very little we can do to bring about a permanent world peace

65

23.5

2) A lasting world peace can be achieved by those of us who work toward it

55) I will read a pair of statements. Please choose the one statement which comes closest to your opinion. -- Statement 1: It is only wishful thinking to believe that one can really influence what happens to society at large OR Statement 2: People like me can change the course of world events if we make ourselves heard (POW2)

TOTAL

%

1) It is only wishful thinking to believe that one can really influence what happens in society at large

65

23.3

2) People like me can change the course of world events if we make ourselves heard

56) I will read a pair of statements. Please choose the one statement which comes closest to your opinion. -- Statement 1: More and more, I feel helpless in the face of what's happening in the world today OR Statement 2: I sometimes feel personally to blame for the sad state of affairs in our government (POW3)

TOTAL

%

1) More and more, I feel helpless in the face of what's happening in the world today

196

82.4

2) I sometimes feel personally to blame for the sad state of affairs in our government

63) Consider the school attended by your oldest child, who is not in college. Would you say that it is a school where almost all students get a good education, the majority of students do not get a good education, or almost no students get a good education? (EDUCGOOD)

64) The following questions are about education in general, not necessarily about the school with which you are most familiar. Please indicate whether you strongly disagree with the statement, disagree somewhat, are uncertain, agree somewhat, or strongly agree. -- If teachers do not get higher salaries the students will suffer. (TEACHSAL)

65) The following questions are about education in general, not necessarily about the school with which you are most familiar. Please indicate whether you strongly disagree with the statement, disagree somewhat, are uncertain, agree somewhat, or strongly agree. -- If something is not done about education, America's future is bleak. (BLEAK)

66) The following questions are about education in general, not necessarily about the school with which you are most familiar. Please indicate whether you strongly disagree with the statement, disagree somewhat, are uncertain, agree somewhat, or strongly agree. -- Teachers do not have the right to strike. (STRIKE)

67) The following questions are about education in general, not necessarily about the school with which you are most familiar. Please indicate whether you strongly disagree with the statement, disagree somewhat, are uncertain, agree somewhat, or strongly agree. -- There is not enough discipline in the classroom for most students to learn their lessons. (CANTLERN)

68) The following questions are about education in general, not necessarily about the school with which you are most familiar. Please indicate whether you strongly disagree with the statement, disagree somewhat, are uncertain, agree somewhat, or strongly agree. -- Children today seem uncivilized. (UNCIVIL)

69) The following questions are about education in general, not necessarily about the school with which you are most familiar. Please indicate whether you strongly disagree with the statement, disagree somewhat, are uncertain, agree somewhat, or strongly agree. -- Education would be improved if all children were not required to be in school. (NOTREQUI)

70) Recently there has been talk of closing Burris School - Ball State University's Laboratory School for students in grades kindergarten through 12th grade. From what you have heard about Burris would you close Burris, keep Burris open, or wait to make up your mind until you have heard more. (BURRIS)

87) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO EXPERIENCED OR WITNESSED VIOLENCE DURING THE LAST YEAR: Was that violence directed against a stranger, someone you knew, a member of your family, or yourself? (VIOLWHO)

101) For the following statements please indicate whether you strongly agree, somewhat agree, are uncertain, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree. -- Every person should have complete faith in some supernatural power whose decisions are obeyed without question. (FAITH)

102) For the following statements please indicate whether you strongly agree, somewhat agree, are uncertain, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree. -- Anyone has the right to take their own life. (SUICIDE)

103) For the following statements please indicate whether you strongly agree, somewhat agree, are uncertain, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree. -- The country would be better off if there was a religious political party. (RELIGPOL)

104) For the following statements please indicate whether you strongly agree, somewhat agree, are uncertain, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree. -- One's minister (priest, or rabbi) should come out in support of a presidential candidate. (MINPOL)

105) For the following statements please indicate whether you strongly agree, somewhat agree, are uncertain, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree. -- The United States is God's instrument in the fight against communism. (GODCOM)

107) For the following statements please indicate whether you strongly agree, somewhat agree, are uncertain, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree. -- Obedience and respect for authority are the most important virtues children should learn. (OBEY)

115) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE HEARD OF THE MORAL MAJORITY: How do you feel about the Moral Majority? Do you strongly support this group, generally support this group, feel somewhat against this group, or feel strongly against this moral majority? (MORMAJAT)

122) It is difficult to trust people who do not hold the same beliefs as I do -- Do you strongly agree, agree somewhat, are you uncertain, do you disagree somewhat, or do you strongly disagree with this statement? (NOTRUST)

137) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE THINKING ABOUT MOVING OUT OF DELAWARE COUNTY: Is this move something you are planning now, or something you think about often, something you think about occasionally? (MOVEPLAN)